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Merz to travel to Madrid amid major differences in stance on Israel
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz is due to travel to Madrid on Thursday for his inaugural visit to discuss cooperation between the two…
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German opposition slams government's budget plans
Members of Germany's opposition on Tuesday ripped into the government's plans for the 2025 budget, which are set to be at the heart of…
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Merz tries to boost industry's confidence in German government
Chancellor Friedrich Merz is appealing for Germany's manufacturing community to have confidence in his government. "We know that we have…
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Merz fights back tears at reopening of synagogue in Munich
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz was very moved at the reopening of a restored synagogue in Munich on Monday, appearing to be fighting…
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Germany boosts NATO air patrols in response to Poland drone incursion
Germany is to boost its commitments on NATO's eastern flank with additional fighter jet surveillance after Poland said it shot down…
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Macron denounces 'unacceptable' Israeli strike in Qatar
French President Emmanuel Macron has denounced Israel's attack against the Hamas leadership in Doha on Tuesday, saying there could be no…
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Merz: Putin is 'perhaps the most serious war criminal of our time'
Russian President Vladimir Putin is "perhaps the most serious war criminal of our time," German Chancellor Friedrich Merz said in an…
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Merz: Compulsory military service for women in Germany a long way off
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German social association: Merz's statements 'socially dangerous'
The Social Association of Germany (SoVD) has accused Chancellor Friedrich Merz of dividing society with his statements about the welfare…
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Macron, Merz tout renewal of close ties between Paris and Berlin
French President Emmanuel Macron hailed the restoration of close ties between Paris and Berlin as he hosted German Chancellor Friedrich…
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German, French and Polish leaders show support for Moldova on visit
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz, French President Emmanuel Macron and Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk visited Moldova on Wednesday in a…
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EU risks losing role in climate policy, NGOs warn
The European Union is failing to provide much-needed leadership on climate issues, a group of French and German non-governmental…
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Chancellor Merz confirms Germany will not recognize Palestinian state
Germany will not join partners such as Canada and France in recognizing a Palestinian state, Chancellor Friedrich Merz said on Tuesday…
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Netanyahu after tense talks with German chancellor: 'We are going to free Gaza from Hamas'
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Germany's Merz, Wadephul 'appalled' by Hamas hostage videos
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Turkey to receive Eurofighter jets after Germany, UK agreements
The German government has cleared the way for the export of Eurofighter Typhoon jets to Turkey, removing a key obstacle to a major arms…
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German Chancellor Merz believes economic turnaround is under way
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz speaks during his summer press conference in Berlin. Merz is continuing the tradition of summer press…
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Germany's Merz to sign friendship treaty during first visit to London
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz and British Prime Minister Keir Starmer are set to sign a bilateral friendship agreement when Merz heads…
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Merz and Pistorius use anniversary to tout Germany's NATO commitment
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has reaffirmed Germany's determination to take a leading role in European defence amid the threat from…
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Top German judge voices concern over controversial migration policy
The president of Germany's top administrative court on Saturday voiced concern about the new conservative-led government's controversial…
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Merz sees a Mercosur agreement soon, Macron says not so fast
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz said he expects a quick conclusion to the trade agreement between the European Union and the South…
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German parliament extends Bundeswehr mission in Bosnia
Germany's armed forces will participate in the international military mission in Bosnia-Herzegovina for another year. The German…
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Merz demands Gaza ceasefire; Israel trade agreement 'not in question'
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz on Tuesday demanded a ceasefire in Gaza in a major speech to parliament ahead of his visit to the NATO…
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Merz and Macron stress united defence of Europe ahead of NATO summit
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz and French President Emmanuel Macron have reiterated their commitment to defending freedom and security…